The Adams Central Flying Jets will look to defend their home field on Monday against the Norwell Knights at 5:00 p.m. Adams Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
In Saturday's second game, Adams Central was able to grind out a solid victory over Fort Wayne Bishop Luers, taking the game 9-6. The win made it back-to-back victories for Adams Central.
Lilli Jackson made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). Jackson has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Jackson was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Melina Peralez was incredible, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 4-for-4. Brinlee Rinkenberger was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Norwell pushed their score all the way to ten in Saturday's second game, but even that wasn't enough to win. They suffered a rough 17-10 loss at the hands of South Adams.
Jordan Markley made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaydence Clark, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Even though they lost, Norwell was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as South Adams only hit a.
Adams Central's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Norwell, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Adams Central beat Norwell 11-6 in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Adams Central repeat their success, or does Norwell have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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